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Biar

Name: Biar
Rating: 2

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Location: Biar, Vinalopo, Alicante, Spain

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1. From Banyeres de Mariola to Biar – Circular via the Camino del Cid

33.6km

02:05

320m

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Biar – Plaza de la Constitución, Biar loop from Bocairent

56.9km

04:29

660m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Biar – Colonia de Santa Eulalia loop from Elda-Petrer

51.9km

03:49

680m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tobias

August 4, 2020

The historical center of Biar bears witness to a rich medieval history. Like so many Spanish villages, it consists of a labyrinth of narrow and steep streets where it is easy to get lost. The Castillo on the mountain top is the town's landmark and can be seen from afar. The Castilian knight and Spanish national hero El Cid is also said to have passed this way.

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DakenH

July 11, 2023

Biar is a small town situated at an altitude of approximately 700 meters in the Alt Vinalopó mountain region. Its most famous landmark is the Castillo de Biar, a medieval castle of Muslim origin, later expanded during the Christian Reconquista, which offers impressive views from its Torre del Homenaje (Tower of Homage). The old town is characterized by narrow streets and whitewashed houses, conveying an authentic medieval atmosphere. A historic church, traditional crafts such as ceramics, and the surrounding natural landscape make Biar a culturally and scenically appealing destination. I met friendly people and had pleasant conversations. Biar is absolutely worth seeing; the old town is best explored on foot and in more detail – a stroll through it is well worth it. 👍

CASTILLO DE BIAR – The Mother of All Castles and of the Knight El Cid

The Castillo de Biar, associated with the name of the "Liberator of Valencia," Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar – better known as El Cid – is considered the "Mother of Castles" in this region. Not because it is the oldest, but because its history embodies numerous cultural and historical developments of the area. Moreover, its appearance perfectly matches the image one has of a castle since childhood: fortified walls, battlements and towers, a protected courtyard – all perched atop a striking hill, here at an altitude of approximately 750 meters. Nestled at the foot of this imposing rock is the village of Biar, which seeks refuge and shade from the southern heat below the castle.

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Miguel

December 12, 2020

The town has a Castle that is undoubtedly worth going through, it has a particular charm with its old-style paved streets.

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Elevation 700 m

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Location: Biar, Vinalopo, Alicante, Spain

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1. From Banyeres de Mariola to Biar – Circular via the Camino del Cid

2. Biar – Plaza de la Constitución, Biar loop from Bocairent

3. Biar – Colonia de Santa Eulalia loop from Elda-Petrer

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